Keith Gemmell

Home: Canterbury, Kent UK

Our hot UK sax player, Keith Gemmell, has recorded at London's legendary Abbey Road Studios with many famous producers including Gus Dudgeon, Ian Gillan (Deep Purple), Andy Mackay (Roxy Music), and the highly respected vintage jazz outfit, the Pasadena Roof Orchestra for whom he penned over 80 scores, many used for TV and radio broadcasts. He produces educational audio products, has written eight books, including best-seller Cubase 5 Tips & Tricks, and contributes monthly to Music Tech Magazine. Tracks from Keith's new album, Unsafe Sax, are being remixed specially for our site.

One of the most beautiful tunes ever written this symphonic Intermezzo has figured in the sound track of several films, most notably in the opening of Raging Bull and in The Godfather Part III. Great for romantic scenes, especially in Italy. Instrumental, Classical Music, Romantic Period, Pietro Mascagni

Lively, optimistic music from Jean-Philippe Rameau's Les-Indes-Galantes. Brilliant tune - catchy, hypnotic, rhythmic and a great backdrop for a variety of production styles where joyful music is required. Ideal for on-hold phone use and historical documentaries. Instrumental, Classical Music, Classical Period

A simple Grand Piano version of this jaunty Scott Joplin rag. Made famous in film Sting, it's both upbeat and cool at the same time and instantly recognisable. Suitable for use in radio commercials advertising anything from turkey dinners to bicycles. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Ragtime, Scott Joplin

An authentic 1920s/30s dance orchestra belts out a slow blues track in the style of the music by Duke Ellington at the New York Cotton Club. Three 'wailing' clarinets take the lead 'a la' Creole Love Call and The Mooche. Fantastic for smoky, smoochy atmospheres. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Ragtime

From my Classic Cuts collection (short versions of famous classical works).
Sweeping strings and a haunting, melody by Bach. Widely known as Air on a G String, this version is overflowing with romance and pathos. Instantly familiar and suitable for tender love scenes. Hankies at the ready! Instrumental, Classical Music, Baroque Period, Johann Sebastian Bach

A wing-collared Ellingtonian dance orchestra romps its way through a 1920s-style Charleston number. Great fun and a perfect choice wherever authentic 1920s background or dance music is required. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Ragtime

Short dramatic orchestral cue that conjures up mystery, suspense and intrigue. After an enigmatic beginning, a mix of strings, brass and percussion weave their way to an unresolved climax… could be used to introduce a family drama, an English private detective story or tales of the unexpected. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Contemplative Music

Upbeat, bright and breezy track. Very catchy and suitable as theme or background music for TV programs, commercials and phone 'on hold.' Features piano, bass and drums and not unlike the famous Eastenders theme heard daily in the UK. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Happy Music

A raunchy, growling, thoroughly dangerous tenor sax that just gets bigger and higher roars over a compelling electric rhythm section that just keeps building and building. Totally original, edgy background music for film and TV productions. Live dangerously…, Instrumental, RnB Music, Groove

Beautiful lilting version of this famous Scottish ballad. A haunting opening with flute and guitar is later joined by lush strings, pipes and rhythm before finishing, once again, with flute and guitar. Ideal background music for panoramic Scottish scenery. Great for New Age-style projects, too. Instrumental, European Music, Scottish Music

From my Classic Cuts collection (short versions of famous classical favourites), this track is very lighthearted and just bubbles with enthusiasm and good humour, just like Mozart himself, from what we know. Perfect for outdoor party entertainment scenes and mid-year radio commercials. Instrumental, Classical Music, Classical Period, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Light, jazzy arrangement for classical wind quintet of The Continental, danced to by Fred Astaire and Ginger Rodgers in the 1934 film, "The Gay Divorcee". Very evocative of the period and great for background music where elegant and sophisticated vintage music is required. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Novelty Jazz

Instrumental version of the Old English Music Hall song about the Strand, a famous London street. Great for films or commercials where authentic London town background music is required. Instrumental, Pop Music, Pop Oldies

Someone or something slithery is lurking in the shadows. What or who lurks beneath the surface, be it water or the hidden depths of our minds? Creepy physiological thriller-style underscore for film, fiction or documentary. Quiet chiller, murderer sneaking up, watching, plotting. Secretive & scary, Instrumental, Dangerous Music, Dark Music

From my Classic Cuts collection (short versions of famous classical favorites), this track is very gentle and suitable for any period drama scene where romance is in the air. Also good for stately home ads, films, garden centre ads and gentle outdoor pursuits. Instrumental, Classical Music, Classical Period, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Classic dance orchestra arrangement of The Continental, danced to by Fred Astaire and Ginger Rodgers in the 1934 film, "The Gay Divorcee". Features piano. Very evocative of the period and great for background music in films or commercials that require elegant and sophisticated vintage dance music. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Orchestral Jazz

An edited version of this famous composition. Heard as cocktail party music in the opening scenes of the film Die Hard, it's useful for phone on-holds, websites, radio ads and any project where joyful uplifting music is required. Instrumental, Classical Music, Baroque Period, Johann Sebastian Bach